Preah Vihear Temple

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by William Brehm

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Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in the Dângrêk Mountains of Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and dates back to the early 9th century, although the majority of its construction occurred during the reigns of Khmer kings Suryavarman I and Suryavarman II in the 11th and 12th centuries. The temple is renowned for its spectacular location atop a 525-meter cliff, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Architecturally, Preah Vihear is noted for its series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800-meter-long axis.